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bv 300 Layer Management Guide
Types of Housing
BV-300 birds can be reared in deep litter system as well as in cages. There
are three types of houses required for rearing:
The brooder house

The grower house
The layer house
The houses may be environmentally controlled houses or open sided houses. ENTREAT
In India, open sided houses find favor and have proven successful. HEPATOTOX-ES
HEPATOTOX
Lengthwise, poultry houses should be in an east-west direction. The sheds IMMON
should be well ventilated with even light distribution all over the house. Sheds LINCSTIN
should be constructed with rat-proof projections and should have an overhang RESCURA
(i.e. the outward projection of the roofing sheet) of five feet. Windows may be
provided in the gable walls. Chicken wire mesh or chain link (¾ sq. inch)
should be provided lengthwise, on both sides in open sided houses.
The advantages of open-sided houses are:
Poultry Diseases
Less capital investment Poultry Management

Minimum use of electricity as compared to that of environmentally
Defficiencies
controlled houses
Vaccinations
The ventilation is not dependent on electricity
Poultry Updates
Brooding and growing of birds are carried out either in deep litter or in cages.
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However, laying birds are generally housed in cages.
Deep Litter System

Equipment
For brooding each 300 pullet chicks, the following items of equipment are
necessary:
One brooder made of bamboo or tin, 6 feet in diameter and brooder

guard made up of tin or cardboard. Tin may be preferred as it is easy to
clean and disinfect (20 feet long and 18 inch high cardboard sheet or
tin made in perfect circle to function as brooder guard for this size of
brooder).
Three water fountains with the capacity of two litres each
Three feeder lids or equivalent.
Wall hanging type of thermometer to check the room temperature and
also to check the temperature at chick level
Brooding lights or electric thermo-coils or gas brooders
It is essential to ensure movement of air without creating a draught at the

chick level. Similarly, arrangements to reduce flow of cold air in winter should
also be provided.
It is necessary to provide sufficient feeding and watering space to birds, to
avoid needless struggle amongst the birds for feed and water which could
interfere with overall development of all the birds.
The requirement of feeder and water space for deep litter
Floor Feeder Water

Weeks chicks/nipple
sq.feet inches
0-4 0.5 sq.feet 1 inch 16
5-8 1.0 sq.feet 1 inch 8
9 - 14 1.2 sq.feet 2 inches 6
Table No. 1
If bell type water fountains are used for the drinking water system, a standard
round drinker should be kept, one for maximum 100 chicks or 75 growers or
50 layers.
Cage System
Brooder Cages
The birds can be reared in cages right from day one. The following
requirements should be met with while designing the cages for chicks.
The chicks should be warm but not hot.

Chicks should easily reach feed and water.
Cages should have enough light so that the chicks can locate waterers
and feeders easily. Each cage should have an access to two watering
devices so that if one cup or nipple fails, birds will not remain without
water.
Brooder cages may have different sizes. The size may be 30" width, 15"
depth and 15" height, i.e. a floor area of 450 sq.inches which can
accommodate 15 chicks up to 7 weeks of age. The bottom of these cages
should be flat and have a mesh of 0.5" x 0.5".
Specifications for Brooder Cage
Commercial Chicks
Sr. No. Particulars
(Up to 7th Week)
1. System 2 Tier - Reversible
2. No. of birds per box 15
3. Bottom Tier 30" x 15" x 15"
4. Upper Tier 30" x 15" x 15"
5. Floor space per bird 30 sq.inches
6. Feed Trough 22 G Aluminum Feeders
Table No. 2
Total number of chicks per box would vary depending upon the age.
The recommended numbers are:
30 chicks per box between 0 - 3 weeks

15 chicks per box up to 7th week
Gas Brooding
Use of LPG operated Gas Brooders gives much more uniform heat as
compared to conventional types of brooding practices like Electric Lamps,
Coal or Wood Heaters. The radiant Gas Brooder creates micro-climate for the
chicks so that they can choose their most comfortable place and warmth at
any time. This results in proper growth and weight gain, which is more
uniform. LPG Gas Brooding can be done either by central Control System or
by Individually Controlled Infra Red radiant gas brooders. You should
remember that any brooding system must have temperature control device.
The advantage of temperature control is in energy saving and to meet the
precise heat requirement of the birds which changes with their age.
Infra Red Radiant Brooder can be placed 90 to 130 cm above the ground
level depending upon the heat requirement. The number and types of Gas
Brooders can be decided as per the specifications of the Gas Brooder. It is
very important to note that the Gas Brooder, which you select, spells out the
specifications in terms of BTU or kW rating, operating pressures, etc. It is
always safe to select the brooder, which has got international quality mark for
safety and reliability. Before chicks arrive, please ensure that the filled LPG
Gas Cylinders are available at the site. Maintain temperature of 32° to 34°C
on day one. Measure the same at 10 to 25 cm above the litter level. Lower the
temperature approximately by 3°C per week until attaining a temperature of
25°C. The temperature can be sensed by a sensor connected to the individual
Gas Brooders or to the Central Control System.
Grower Cages
The size of the grower cage is generally 18" width, 15" depth and 15"
height. This provides a floor area of 270 sq.inches and can accommodate five
birds from 8 weeks of age up to 16 weeks of age allowing for 54 sq.inches per
bird. The bottom of these cages also is flat and should have a mesh of 5.0" x
1.0".
Specifications for Grower Cage
Sr. No. Particulars Commercial Growers

(8 weeks to 16 weeks)
1. System 3 Tier - Reversible
4. Middle Tier 18" x 15" x 15"
5. Upper Tier 18" x 15" x 15"
6. Floor space per bird 54 sq.inches
Table No. 3
Layer Cages
The bottoms of layer cages have slants to facilitate the easy rolling out of
eggs once they are laid. Therefore, the height of layer cages is less at the
back than in front.
The size of layer cage should be 15" width, 12" depth and 15" height at the
back and 17.5" height at front. This cage provides a floor area of 180
sq.inches and can accommodate 3 laying birds providing an area of 60
sq.inches per bird. The birds are kept in these cages from the 17th week till
end of their productive life. A nipple drinking system is preferred but provision
for an additional open water channel will depend upon the severity of summer
in that area.
Specifications for Layer Cage
Sr. No. Particulars Commercial Layers

(17th week onwards)
1. System 3 Tier
4. Middle Tier 15" x 12" x 15"
5. Upper Tier 15" x 12" x 15"
6. Floor space per bird 60 sq. inches
Table No. 4
Note: Depending upon the age of the housing birds, nipple drinking
system may be located suiting to the convenience of birds.
Laying Houses
Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes should be so located that the feeders

and waterers receive light directly.
Artificial light should be evenly distributed all over the house.
Flourescent bulbs/tubes should be cleaned at regular intervals.
Eggs should be able to roll out smoothly, avoiding collision or
breakage.
The height of the cage-stands should be such that the workers should
be able to see them well enough to spot dead birds or non-functioning
equipment.
Adequate ventilation should be provided in the laying house. Sheds
should be protected from extreme heat or cold by providing adequate
insulation or curtains.
Provide adequate clean feed storage.
Preventing the entry of rats, wild birds, parasites, etc. should be a point
to remember while designing the poultry house.
Dead birds should be removed daily and disposed off by burning them
in an incinerator or by proper burial.
Rearing Program
1st to 20th week
The BV 300 bird is equipped with the genetic potential of producing 320 eggs
in her commercial life. However, this production can only be achieved if the
chicks are provided with all due care in its brooding stage. If reared
scientifically, the chicks will have standard and uniform body weights and the
mortality will be negligible. Therefore, maximum attention should be paid while
rearing the chicks in brooding stage.
A rearing program should satisfy the following goals:
At least 80% of the birds should be in the range of standard body

weight ± 10%. The flock should be uniform. Birds should not be fatty or
underweight.
Birds should be completely healthy, free from internal and external
parasites and immune to all endemic viral and bacterial infections.
Preparations for arrival of chicks
Well begun is half done. Conforming to this proverb, a well managed brooding
program is like meeting the half way mark to an excellent BV-300
performance. Brooding the chicks is an important and skillful part of good
poultry management. Brooding is the base for the production of a good pullet.
Heating devices in the shed should be switched on at least six hours before
the expected arrival time of chicks in cool seasons, so that the shed is heated
to required temperature before chicks are placed in the shed. Waterers should
be filled with water, electrolytes and anti-stress preparations.
Ensure that the tyre dip at the entrance of the farm is filled with the right
disinfectant in correct dilution, so that the wheels of all incoming delivery vans
containing chicks will be disinfected at the entrance. The water in the tyre dip
should be changed periodically.
Water
Water to be given to the birds should be fresh, clean and potable. The
following table shows standards for water quality:
Drinking Water Standards
Parameter Maximum Permissible Limit
No. of Bacteria/mL 10 - 50
No. of Coliforms/mL 0
Hydrometric Level -30°
Organic Substances 1 mg/L
Nitrates 0 - 15 mg/L
Ammonia 0 mg/L
Cloudiness/Turbidity 5U
Iron 0.3 mg/L
Manganese 0.1 mg/L
Copper 1.0 mg/L
Zinc 5 mg/L
Calcium 75 mg/L
Magnesium 50 mg/L
Sulphates 200 mg/L
Chlorides 200 mg/L
pH 6.8 - 7.5
Table No. 5
While collecting water samples for bacterial/microbiological testing, care

should be taken regarding the following:
Water samples should be collected in sterile bottles.Untreated water

should be collected directly from the source of water supply.
Water treated with some water sanitizer should be collected from
storage tanks, water pipelines and waterers for the birds.
Water Consumption
Water consumption of poultry birds varies substantially, depending upon the

ambient temperature, humidity, temperature of water and age of birds. Please
do not restrict quantity of drinking water to be offered to the birds.
The following table gives the general guidelines on the quantity of water
consumed by 100 birds of different age groups daily at an ambient
temperature of 28°C (82°F).
Water Consumption
Age of Birds Water/100 Birds/Day

(weeks) (litres)
1st and 2nd 4.80
3rd 5.40
4th 7.50
5th 10.50
6th 12.00
7th 13.20
8th 14.40
9th 14.70
10th 15.00
11th 15.30
12th 16.20
13th 16.80
14th 17.40
15th 18.00
16th 18.60
17th 18.90
18th 19.80
19th 22.50
20th 24.60
Note: Water consumption would differ depending upon the temperature and
agro-climatic conditions.
Feeding
While the genetic potential of BV-300 for egg production has made consistent
and considerable progress, simultaneously the bird's adaptability to various
agro-climatic conditions, feeding practices and management practices has
also improved tremendously over the last few decades. However, to optimise
profits, it is necessary to provide economic but nutritionally balanced feed to
obtain desired production.
There are a number of agro-climatic zones with varying seasons and

temperatures. As nutritional requirements vary from area to area and season
to season, you may need to consult the local BV-300 expert for designing feed
formulation. However, in the following sections we have described general
nutritional requirements for BV-300. Summer makes the bird eat less and
hence, efforts should be made to increase their nutritional density and bring
down the temperature in the house by various means. Similarly birds tend to
eat more in winter and therefore, there is a need to make necessary changes
in feed formulations. Feed consumption should also be correctly monitored so
that correct nutrient levels can be provided.
Feed used in all phases of the life cycle of poultry birds must meet the
following criteria:
Nutrients should be supplied in proper proportions and in a form which is bio-

available to the birds.
Texture, color, taste of feed must be acceptable to the birds.
Feed must not be dusty.
Ideally feed must be free from following contaminants:
All pathogenic organisms
Harmful chemicals and
Toxins
If animal by-products like meat-meal, fish-meal, liver-meal, blood-meal and

hydrolysed feather-meal are used, care should be taken to ensure that they
are absolutely free from all types of contaminants.
Soybean meal, used in poultry feed, must have been properly roasted.
Inadequate or excess heat during processing of soybean for oil extraction will
damage the nutritional value of soybean. The level of roasting of soybean can
be judged by feed analytical laboratories.
Calcium should be added to the feed in form of oyster-shell with particle size
of 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm. If calcium is to be added in form of limestone, 2/3rd
should be used as large particles (3-5 mm) and only 1/3rd in the form of
powder. Limestone so used, should be low in magnesium.
Contamination of feed during storage, transport and delivery must be avoided.

Wild-birds and rodents can contaminate the feed in any of the above stages.
If you are making your own feed, formulate your feed according to the season,
age & body weight and production level of the birds.The formulations should
be based on the actual weight of different ingredients and the accurate
valuation of each feed ingredient before they are added together.
Feeding Recommendations for BV-300

Chick Mash
Chick mash should be fed to the birds from its arrival until the average body
weight of the birds reaches 580 g. This is a feed-to-weight program rather
than feed-to-age program. Body weight gains are better with
pelleted/crumbled feed compared to mash feed. Therefore it is recommended
to use pelleted/crumbled chick feed.
Grower Mash
The grower feed should be fed till flock reaches an average body weight of
1100 g. Do not administer pre-lay feed to the birds weighing below 1100 g.
Prelay Feed
Care should be taken to ensure pre-lay feed is introduced after the flock
attains an average body weight of 1100 g and usually for two to three weeks.
Layer Feed
Layer feed offered to the laying birds should be formulated according to the
age of the birds and egg production. Accordingly, layer feed can be divided
into three groups i.e. Phase I, Phase II and Phase III. Phase I feed should be
given upto the age of 40 weeks and later Phase II ration may be given. Phase
III feed should be given after the age of 60 weeks.
Phase feeding saves money.
Suggested Nutritional Requirements

Chicks and Growers
Grower
Chick Mash
Mash
up to 580 g
580 - 1100 g
Nutrients
Metabolizable Energy kcal/kg 2750 2500
Crude Protein % (min.) 20.5 17.0
Methionine % (min.) 0.45 0.35
Lysine % (min.) 1.04 0.80
Calcium % (min) 1.00 1.00
Available Phosphorous % (min.) 0.45 0.40
Sodium % (max.) 0.18 - 0.20 0.18 - 0.20
Chloride % (max.) 0.18 - 0.20 0.18 - 0.20
Linoleic Acid % 1.20 1.00
Minerals
Manganese mg/kg (added) 80 80
Zinc mg/kg (added) 80 80
Iron mg/kg (added) 60 60
Copper mg/kg (added) 15 15
Iodine mg/kg (added) 1 1
Selenium mg/kg (added) 0.3 0.3
Vitamins
Vitamin A IU/kg (added) 12500 12500
Vitamin D3 IU/kg (added) 2500 2500
Vitamin K3 (MSB) mg/kg

4 4
(added
Vitamin E IU/kg (added) 40 40
Vitamin B12 mg/kg (added) 0.015 0.015
Riboflavin mg/kg (added) 8 8
Niacin mg/kg (added) 50 50
Pantothenic Acid mg/kg (added) 20 20
Folic Acid mg/kg (added) 2 2
Thiamin mg/kg (added) 3 3
Pyridoxine mg/kg (added) 4.5 4.5
Biotin mg/kg (added) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin C mg/kg (added) 50 50
Choline mg/kg (added) (min.) 600 250
Table No.
Note:
Additional 0.05 mg/kg biotin should be given in feed to the chicks brooded in
cages or where feed is mixed with bajra or millet.
Expected crude fibre level:

Chick feed - 5% maximum
Grower feed - 7% maximum
Summer: Consult nutritionist to decide nutritional requirements for summer

season
Suggested Nutritional Requirements Prelay and Laying Period
Prelay
Feed Phase I Phase II Phase III
**
61 to
Age in weeks 16 to 18 19 to 40 41 to 60
liquidation
Nutrients
Metabolizable
2500 2500 2500 2500
Energy kcal/kg
Crude Protein %
17.0 17.5 16.0 15.5
(min.)
Methionine % (min.) 0.40 0.40 0.30 0.30
Lysine % (min.) 0.72 0.80 0.70 0.70
Calcium % (min) 2.50 3.60 4.00 4.00
Available
Phosphorous % 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.30
(min.)
Sodium % (max.) 0.18 - 0.18 - 0.18 - 0.18 -
0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20>
0.18 - 0.18 - 0.18 - 0.18 -

Chloride % (max.)
0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
Linoleic Acid % 1.40 1.40 1.20 1.20
Minerals
Manganese mg/kg
80 80 80 80
(added)
Zinc mg/kg (added) 80 80 80 80
Iron mg/kg (added) 60 60 60 60
Copper mg/kg
15 15 15 15
(added)
Iodine mg/kg
1 1 1 1
(added)
Selenium mg/kg
0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
(added)
Vitamins
Vitamin A IU/kg
12500 12500 12500 12500
(added)
Vitamin D3 IU/kg
2500 2500 2500 2500
(added)
Vitamin K3 (MSB)
4 4 4 4
mg/kg (added)
Vitamin E IU/kg
40 40 40 40
(added)
Vitamin B12 mg/kg

0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015
(added)
Riboflavin mg/kg
8 8 8 8
(added)
Niacin mg/kg
30 30 30 30
(added)
Pantothenic Acid
10 10 10 10
mg/kg (added)
Folic Acid mg/kg

1 1 1 1
(added)
Thiamin mg/kg
(added) 2 2 2 2
Pyridoxine mg/kg
3 3 3 3
(added)
Biotin mg/kg (added) 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
Vitamin C mg/kg
50 50 50 50
(added)
Choline mg/kg
500 500 500 500
(added) (min.)
Table No.
Note:
** Care should be taken to ensure that Pre-lay Feed is introduced after

the birds attain a body weight of 1100 g.
Sodium chloride and Sodium bi-carbonate may be used proportionately

to balance sodium and chlorine ions.
Calcium may be incorporated in the proportion of 1/3rd powder form

and 2/3rd grit form.
If the above given calcium levels are maintained, then there is no need
of top dressing of shell grit or marble grit.
Feed Consumption and Body Weight

Targets of BV-300 (Growing Phase)
Type Age Grams of Feed per Bird Body

of Weight
Feed Weeks Days Per Day Cumulative in g
1 1 0-7 11 77 70
1 2 8 - 14 16 189 120
1 3 15 - 21 18 315 170
1 4 22 - 28 25 490 230
1 5 29 - 35 35 735 310
1 6 36 - 42 40 1015 410
1 7 43 - 49 44 1323 490
1 8 50 - 56 48 1659 580
1 9 57 - 63 49 2002 640
1 10 64 - 70 50 2352 740
1 11 71 - 77 51 2709 820
1 12 78 - 84 54 3087 900
1 13 85 - 91 56 3479 970
1 14 92 - 98 58 3885 1030
1 15 99 - 105 60 4305 1070
1 16 106 - 112 62 4739 1110
1 17 113 - 119 63 5180 1160
1 18 120 - 126 66 5642 1200
1 19 127 - 133 75 6167 1280
1 20 134 - 140 82 6741 1360
Table No.
The information regarding gains in body weight indicates the growth of a bird.
A sample of approximately 100 birds will provide adequate information.
However, it is recommended that the sample should be minimum 5% of the
flock at the ages of 8, 12, 16 and 20 weeks. In cages, the birds should be
selected from boxes in different rows to represent the flock. As far as possible
weigh the same cage birds every time. The underweight birds indicate
excessive crowding, lack of feeder and waterer space, disease conditions,
different types of stress and imbalanced or inadequate feed among other
reasons. The information on body weights of birds will give the indication
about the uniformity of the flock.
Flock Uniformity
Flock of ready-to-lay pullets should have uniform weights. Uniform flocks

attain better peaks in productivity and sustain for a longer period than flocks
showing wide variation in body weights. The following chart gives the criteria
to decide the range of uniformity among the birds:
Flock Uniformity
Percentage of Pullets within

Uniformity Rating
±10% of Avg. Flock Weight
85% and over Excellent
80 - 85% Very Good
70 - 75% Fair
Less than 70% Unsatisfactory
Debeaking initBV300LayerManagementLinks()
Double Beak Trimming Introduction
Programme Table of Contents
Debeaking is a standard Types of Housing
practice among poultry men. Rearing Programme
This operation reduces feed Feeding

wastage and also mortality in Debeaking
birds resulting from pecking Vaccination
and subsequent cannibalism. Lighting
Debeaking should be done in Disinfection and Biosecurity
time and following proper Record Keeping
procedures. It is Production Standards
recommended that the beak Performance Goals
trimming be done in chicks at
the age of 6 to 10 days. 1/3rd
of the beak should be
removed with the least
possible stress to the chicks
and minimizing the bleeding
by proper cauterization.
Gentle pressure on the bird's
throat with the index finger on
the neck will retract the
tongue of the chick to prevent
it from burning. Debeaking
results in one of the greatest
single stress in pullet rearing
and hence anti-stress
medication is advised before,
during and after debeaking.
Pullets may be debeaked
again at the age of 12 - 14
weeks using methods and
equipment suitable for the
birds of that age. However,
the debeaking should never
be adopted after the age of
16 weeks. As a preventive
measure administer Vitamin K
in water one day before and
on the day of debeaking.
Single Beak Trimming
Programme
The best age for one-time
beak trimming is 6 to 10 days
of age or as per
recommendation of machine
manufacturer.
Vaccination
Ensure that vaccines to be used are sourced from reputed manufacturers.
The products of such manufacturers are produced under rigid standards of
production and quality control. Vaccines should be transported in insulated,

cooled and secured packing and should be stored under conditions specified
by the manufacturer.
Consult your local BV 300 Technical Representative or Veterinary Expert, to

decide the vaccination schedule for your farm. It is desirable to undertake
serological monitoring for better designing of vaccine schedule.
Lighting
Types of Lighting
Two types of light sources are available for use in poultry houses. These are -
fluorescent and incandescent.
Lighting Program
The poultry house should be provided with required warmth for chicks and
enough natural light to locate feeders and waterers. During the brooding
period, artificial lights should necessarily be provided for the initial 48 hours.
Subsequently, depending upon the climatic conditions and brooding
management, the need of artificial lights may be decided in consultation with
local technical person.
Light Distribution
It is important to place bulbs in such a way so as to achieve equal distribution

of light of the specific intensity throughout the poultry house.
Time Switches
Good quality time switches can be installed for poultry houses. This enables
the availability of an exact quantity of artificial light to the birds. One has to
monitor clocks, make adjustments for increasing or decreasing day lengths,
power failures, etc.
Light during Growing Period
In India, the day length varies from region to region and between summer and
winter. The total duration of lighting to be provided to the birds should take
into consideration the available natural light.
Light has a direct effect on sexual maturity. The period of light made available
to the flock affects the time the first egg is laid. Decreasing day length during
growing period increases their growing period or helps in delaying sexual
maturity.
Light day (total light in hours), should not be
allowed to increase during growing period.

In India, we have open sided houses. BV-300 needs no special lighting
programme during growing period. Therefore, do not give any artificial lights
after 8th week of age.
Increasing natural day length during Growing Period
Monitor feed consumption and see that increase in the length of day light at
sexual maturity coincides with an increase in feed consumption. During the
initial period of lay, egg production rises rapidly and there is a rise in body
weights too. Each of these changes needs additional feed intake. In areas
where longer day length coincides with summer, one must take additional
care for making feed allotments in cooler parts of the day to induce feed
consumption.
Light during the Laying Period
Sexual maturity is controlled by the lighting program during the rearing period.
The length of day i.e. number of hours of light per day and the intensity of light
are both factors that need to be considered. Lighting programs are designed
to have a flock lay 5% production at 19th week of age and attain peak
production by 25th week of age. The average body weight of BV-300 pullet at
the age of 20 weeks should be 1360 g.
Many farmers use Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) during laying period.
CFLs of 12 watts, are economical, as they save on electricity, provide an even
distribution of light, and whose results are comparable.
Natural light should be made use of till the flock achieves the desired body
weight and 80% production. Later, increase the artificial light by ½ hour every
week till it reaches 15 hours, inclusive of natural light.
Things to Remember
Do not increase the light suddenly.

Ensure the length of the day (natural + artificial), intensity and equal
distribution of light in poultry house.
Never allow rise in day length more than one hour. Preferably, increase
½ hour per week to reach required period of maximum 15 hours.
As a thumb rule, provide 1 watt per 4 sq.feet area or 5 to 10 lux.
Keep the bulbs clean.
Disinfection and Biosecurity

Cleaning and disinfection plays a vital role in the management of poultry,
helping avoid various bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal diseases.
After vacating the shed of all birds, preferably in one operation or in shortest
possible time, the house should be disinfected and kept vacated thereafter for
sufficient time until arrival of new flock.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Remove all waterers, feeders, curtains and bamboo basket brooders

(hovers). Clean and wash them thoroughly with water jets and then
washing soda solution. Afterwards dip them in a virucidal disinfectant
as per manufacturer’s instructions. Then sun dry for a day or so.
Remove all organic material e.g. manure, litter, feathers, dust, etc.
preferably after spraying 5% to 10% formalin and collecting the above
in closed containers e.g. gunny bags or plastic bags. All organic matter
mentioned above should be disposed off, away from farm premises (in
deep pits with formalin spray, caustic soda, salt, etc.).
Measures should be taken for controlling the entry of rodents and wild
birds.
Clean all the fans, bulbs/tubes, wirenets and water tank. (For automatic
drinking system, remove all water from pipeline. Fill the whole watering
system with 5% to 10% solution of sodium hypochlorite, keep it
overnight or at least 3-4 hours. Flush the system with plain water to
remove the solution).
Bamboo basket brooders from all IBD affected sheds should be
disposed off by burning and new brooders should be used for new
batch.
Chemical Treatment: Floors should be soaked with strong solution of
caustic soda flakes (NaOH) with pH above 12 for 12 to 24 hours. Then
drain out the water completely.
Dose:
Caustic soda flakes (NaOH)* 11 to 12 g per liter of water. 100 liters of such
solution should be used for 1000 sq.feet.
Washing Soda (Na2CO3) 4 to 5 times the above dose i.e. 50 to 60 g per litre
of water or 5 to 6 kg per 1000 sq.feet.
Re-wash the flooring by spraying any of the below mentioned disinfectants
e.g.
Quaternary Ammonium compound or chlorine 10 to 20

ppm to be used either in the form of bleaching powder or
sodium hypochlorite (containing 20% available chlorine).
Iodine in dilution to provide 1000 ppm.
* Caution: It is necessary to use hand gloves and gum-boots during use of

caustic soda treatment.
In case of ticks, mite and lice infestation the shed may be sprayed with
Cythion at the rate of 80 mL to 160 mL per 10 litres of water. Here it is
very important and mandatory to follow the safety precautions, as
spraying of this type of insecticide is hazardous.
Painting: White wash the shed with lime solution with 1% kerosene
and 5% formalin. In case of previous batch history with high mortality,
suitable virucidal disinfectants may be sprayed as per manufacturers'
recommendation.
Fumigation: Refix all washed and disinfected curtains and fumigate as

below.
Fumigation with Formaldehyde gas is a common practice. However check

with your local authorities whether it is permissible. Single strength
concentration is obtained by mixing 40 mL of formalin with 20 g of potassium
permanganate for volume of 100 cubic feet. Double strength is sometimes
used in specialized needs. Fumigation is more effective in presence of humid
atmosphere than dry. Hence, spraying the walls and floors with water before
fumigation is necessary. All the cracks, crevices and windows should be
sealed till the fumigation is in process (normally 40 hours). Formalin is poured
over the potassium permanganate, over the pots beginning from the farthest
end of the shed.
Caution: Fumigation should be done under supervision of competent person.

For effective fumigation it is desirable to have wetness (humidity) inside the
shed and temperature above 24°C.
Note: In case the distance between sheds is short or the birds are present in
the neighboring sheds, then fumigation may be undesirable and hence be
avoided. Wherever fumigation is not possible it is suggested to wet the
flooring and walls up to 3 feet height with formalin solution (5%) for a period of
at least 6 hours.
At the end, use spray of virucidal disinfectants commercially available

in the market. Consult local technical expert or veterinary expert for
choosing the disinfectants and follow manufacturer's instructions for
the usage.
After cleaning and disinfection keep the house vacant for a period of 15
days.
It is advisable to undertake spraying of virucidal disinfectant 48 to 72

hours before actual arrival of chicks.
Note : (a) The litter material such as rice-husk, saw-dust, etc. that is to be
used in deep litter shed need to be fumigated before use. (b) Laboratory
monitoring for ensuring proper disinfection and to diagnose the disease status
of farm.
Whitewash
Given below is the formula, which gives proportion of different ingredients to
be included in lime
To the whitewash thus prepared, add following ingredients for special effects.
White washing of house with this mixture will serve the basic purpose.
Biosecurity
All In All Out : The system is strongly recommended for maximum extraction
of genetic potential of birds. It is suggested to have separate brooding and
growing facility away from laying facility.
Restriction on Men and Material : Sales persons, egg buyers, servicemen

and visitors should not be allowed to enter in. Workers' movement from one
age group to other should be minimized to the extent possible. Under no
circumstances should men move from laying houses to brooding.
Foot Baths : Foot baths should be provided at the entry of the farm
necessarily and each house wherever possible. This foot bath should contain
suitable disinfectant in necessary dilution. Water from foot baths should be
changed periodically.
Foot Wear : Foot wears (preferably rubber slippers) should be used for
changing the foot wear before entering the farm.
Disposal Methods of Dead Birds: The immediate burning or burying of dead
birds is an important part of a good disease prevention program.
Incinerators : A good incinerator is probably the best means of disposal,

especially in an area where there is poor soil drainage or a danger of
contaminating the water supply.
Important - when operating an incinerator, be very sure that birds are
completely burnt to a white ash.
Disposal Pit : A less desirable but acceptable method of dead bird disposal is
through the use of an adequately designed and tightly covered disposal pit. A
pit of 6 feet (1.83 m) in diameter and 6 feet deep (1.83 m) is large enough to
take care of one 10,000 capacity layer unit. It is necessary to remove all dead
birds immediately and they should be disposed off properly.
Production Standards
Standards for Commercial Layer Flocks
Age in Livability Production Egg/HH/Weeks Cumm. Recommended

Weeks % Egg Daily Feed
HH
19 100 5 0.35 0.35 75
20 100 15 1.05 1.40 82
21 100 38 2.66 4.06 90
22 99.9 64 4.48 8.54 93
23 99.9 83 5.80 14.34 96
24 99.9 89 6.22 20.56 102
25 99.8 92 6.43 26.99 104
26 99.8 94 6.57 33.56 106
27 99.7 94 6.56 40.12 108
28 99.7 95 6.63 46.75 108
29 99.6 96 6.69 53.44 109
30 99.6 97 6.76 60.20 111
31 99.6 97 6.76 66.96 111
32 99.5 97 6.76 73.72 115
33 99.4 96 6.68 80.40 115
34 99.3 96 6.67 87.07 115
35 99.2 96 6.67 93.73 115
36 99.1 96 6.66 100.39 115
37 99.0 95 6.58 106.98 114
38 98.9 95 6.58 113.55 114
39 98.8 95 6.57 120.13 114
40 98.7 95 6.56 126.69 113
41 98.6 94 6.49 133.18 113
42 98.5 94 6.48 139.66 113
43 98.4 94 6.47 146.13 113
44 98.3 93 6.40 152.53 113
45 98.2 93 6.39 158.92 113
46 98.1 93 6.39 165.31 113
47 98.0 93 6.38 171.69 113
48 97.9 93 6.37 178.06 113
49 97.8 92 6.30 184.36 113
50 97.7 92 6.29 190.65 112
51 97.6 91 6.22 196.87 112
52 97.5 90 6.14 203.01 112
53 97.5 89 6.07 209.08 112
54 97.4 89 6.07 215.15 112
55 97.3 89 6.06 221.21 112
56 97.2 89 6.06 227.27 112
57 97.2 89 6.06 233.33 112
58 97.1 88 5.98 239.31 112
59 97.0 88 5.98 245.29 112
60 96.9 88 5.97 251.26 112
61 96.9 88 5.97 257.22 110
62 96.8 87 5.90 263.12 110
63 96.7 87 5.89 269.02 110
64 96.6 86 5.82 274.84 110
65 96.5 86 5.81 280.65 110
66 96.5 86 5.81 286.46 110
67 96.4 85 5.74 292.20 110
68 96.3 84 5.66 297.86 110
69 96.3 84 5.66 303.52 110
70 96.2 83 5.59 309.11 110
71 96.1 82 5.52 314.63 110
72 96.0 81 5.44 320.07 110
320.00 41.25
Performance Goals
The following performance goals are expected to be achieved during the 52
weeks of laying circle:
Livability 96%
Egg Yield 320 eggs cumulative hen housed
Feed Consumption 41.25 kg/bird during laying
Peak Production (above 90%) 25 weeks to 52 weeks of age
Note : Suggested Management guide based on Venkteshwara hatcheries

recommendations. Management practices should be worked out in
consultation with local poultry consultant because requirement differs from
area to area.This management guide can not used as universal management
guide for all the area. We don’t owe any responsibility for any consequences if
any body uses this management guide as it is.
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The brooder house

Lengthwise, poultry houses should be in an east-west direction. The sheds IMMON

The advantages of open-sided houses are:

Less capital investment Poultry Management

However, laying birds are generally housed in cages.

Deep Litter System

One brooder made of bamboo or tin, 6 feet in diameter and brooder

It is essential to ensure movement of air without creating a draught at the

The requirement of feeder and water space for deep litter

Floor Feeder Water

0-4 0.5 sq.feet 1 inch 16

5-8 1.0 sq.feet 1 inch 8

9 - 14 1.2 sq.feet 2 inches 6

The chicks should be warm but not hot.

Specifications for Brooder Cage

1. System 2 Tier - Reversible

2. No. of birds per box 15

3. Bottom Tier 30" x 15" x 15"

4. Upper Tier 30" x 15" x 15"

5. Floor space per bird 30 sq.inches

6. Feed Trough 22 G Aluminum Feeders

30 chicks per box between 0 - 3 weeks

Specifications for Grower Cage

Sr. No. Particulars Commercial Growers

1. System 3 Tier - Reversible

2. No. of birds per box 5

3. Bottom Tier 18" x 15" x 15"

4. Middle Tier 18" x 15" x 15"

5. Upper Tier 18" x 15" x 15"

6. Floor space per bird 54 sq.inches

7. Feed Trough 22 G Aluminum Feeders

Specifications for Layer Cage

Sr. No. Particulars Commercial Layers

2. No. of birds per box 3

3. Bottom Tier 15" x 12" x 15"

4. Middle Tier 15" x 12" x 15"

5. Upper Tier 15" x 12" x 15"

6. Floor space per bird 60 sq. inches

7. Feed Trough 22 G Aluminum Feeders

Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes should be so located that the feeders

1st to 20th week

A rearing program should satisfy the following goals:

At least 80% of the birds should be in the range of standard body

Preparations for arrival of chicks

Drinking Water Standards

Parameter Maximum Permissible Limit

Hydrometric Level -30°

Organic Substances 1 mg/L

Iron 0.3 mg/L

Manganese 0.1 mg/L

Copper 1.0 mg/L

Sulphates 200 mg/L

Chlorides 200 mg/L

While collecting water samples for bacterial/microbiological testing, care

Water samples should be collected in sterile bottles.Untreated water

Water consumption of poultry birds varies substantially, depending upon the

Age of Birds Water/100 Birds/Day

1st and 2nd 4.80

There are a number of agro-climatic zones with varying seasons and

Nutrients should be supplied in proper proportions and in a form which is bio-